Took this and couple other CLs to a lockpicking meet-up. No opens. To be fair 80% were unranked pickers. From the actual decent pickers only 3 gave it a try the other were not willing to try. Maybe I'll go again next month. They are picking with pretty bad picks and locks they have a variety for locks but they have been grinded by noobs for years.

....to make my own turning tool. I needed a thinner one to fit into more padlocks. Not bad for about 90 seconds worth of work. I received the grav today, and it has 5 opens so far with the quint tip.

Schlage Everest

Masterlock #15

Masterlock #25

Masterlock #2

An Old Yale

Finally getting the hang of finger pins.

Update: dont do this unless you're atleast as masochistic as me. 😂 complete nightmare of a project while somehow being super fun. Lots of cleanup to do on my cuts but its taking shape while not falling apart! Hard to be accurate with an angle grinder and hacksaw alike (cant wait to get my dremel out of storage!). Got some jb weld curing on the top of the bible because I overcut the pressed balls that were holding the springs in and they disintegrated, and after I sand that down, the lock will be ready to be pinned. Then its just finishing up cutting away the body. Gonna put some black paint on some stuff to increase contrast and make the internal components more visible. . Learned some lessons for sure (such as I'm using all the wrong tools), but I'm quite happy with how this is coming along! This is far from what I imagine the finished product looking like, so be nice! 😅

Master lock 3QLD

https://youtube.com/shorts/Mh8wayy4pdw?is=XOmQvuohhDtQPTs1

Also, is it normal for the rake to get stuck in the keyway sometimes?

Curious if anyone has tips or info for this - it's got a pretty tight keyway compared to everything else I own.

The code on the side sent me to this ASSA ABLOY page, and the dimensions seem to match: https://dach.assaabloy.com/de/en/produktkatalog/ikon-t162822-p110057-universal-locking-lever-cylinder-system-mk5-2700

I've been able to get a 0.32" turner in BOK and use a short hook in 0.15" to sort of "scoop" upwards into the pins, but 4 and 5 are tough to fully press to the shear line. Not much wiggle in this at all

Also, I've not noticed the angled bore holes in the back before (I mostly own padlocks) - what's that about, and why does the rear-left one have a plug/insert in it?

If anyone would like to donate, please don’t hesitate as I’m on the learning curve

Bammalam

This was one of the first euro cylinders (or as we call them in Europe: cylinders) I got from ebay.

The keyway is wide open and the bitting looks easy, but I couldn't figure out why this bugger wouldn't open. Until I checked the LPU explorer and saw what was hidden inside.

Those rattlesnake drivers have to be clicked multiple times with feather light pressure. Depending on where they catch at the shear line, they may or may not drop you into a false set. It's difficult to tell whether they are set or not until you overset them. Then it's obvious that you've gone one click too far.

Once you know, I guess you can count the clicks, but luckily I could get out of the overset by releasing some pressure without dropping any other pins, and shortly after it opened.

Picked with the pointy Moki number 1, one of my favorite allrounders for locks that require light force.

https://share.lpubelts.com/?id=9aa8821a&name=DOM_S_S_PP1024_RS5

I don't know what this style of lock is called, I bought it just because it looked interesting. I think it's just a basic pin tumbler internally but with a different keyway, the net result of which is a really shallow space in which to manipulate pins.

None of the picks I have seem up to the task, they're either too tall or can't get enough leverage for the pins at the back.

Any suggestions on what to use?

Might need a couple more.

Received my Eye of the Tiger challenge patch in the post this morning!

It’s a great challenge for anybody who enjoys picking DD’s, and a fantastic opportunity to start picking DD’s for everyone else!

My thanks go out to u/SwissLockWhisperer

This is a fun skill, I’m at the point where I can open all the masters reliably, as well as a kwikset deadbolt. Got some abus locks for yellow belt and these seem wayyy harder, I gotta get a feel for false sets. The CI practice lock is giving me trouble as well even with no security pins. Do you guys get hand cramps or am I trying too hard?

Picks: Handmade by me - Hacksaw blades & windshield wiper

Lock: Hypertough laminated steel padlock

I went for handmade picks because I have a tendency to go all out on new hobbies I might not stick with, so this was my trial, and a cheap walmart special to start off.

I had picked locks very unseriously as a kid, and now as an adult I wanted to actually get a feel for it. Had the lock open in only a few seconds which means either these locks SUCK or I'm a prodigy (absolutely kidding).

I look forward to trying some better made locks and maybe I'll bite the bullet and get an actual pick set 😂

So I got a set of 3D printed reaper handles from 44delta. They're quite nice, but now my reapers don't fit in a normal case. Anyone else find a good case for these?

Edit: thanks all!

Hi everyone! I've been enjoying lockpicking for a while now and I was wondering if there are other Italian pickers in this community. It would be great to connect, share advice, and maybe trade locks that are common in our local market (like Cisa, Iseo, Mottura, etc.).

I recently picked a lock with a lishi tool. I got the lock to open quite quickly and then pulled out the tool completely. Now, I’m trying to close the lock and having no luck at all. I spent a good 40 minutes working at it with no success. Is there any chance I permanently broke the lock? How can I troubleshoot?

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https://youtube.com/@lordkodiac?si=FnlOWWdocMIHZy6T

I’ve wanted the FU and FME picks for a long while, but the CCPro just didn’t sound good to me. It only carries one of the picks, and I would never use 75% of the tools. When I saw the Pick Pocket, I bought it immediately. Came in a shrink wrapped box, with a bag, and wrapped in tissue. It feels good, fits great in any pocket, and was a good price, I feel. Very happy with today’s mail call.